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Turnip Vegan Lion's Mane Mushroom Grow Kit + Book Gift Set
Book format | Hardcover |
Kit weight | 4 lbs |
Kit shelf life | 6 months (refrigerated) |
From plant-based culinary passion to mushroom mastery, Turnip Vegan has become our go-to for meatless cuisine inspiration. He's a master at turning mushrooms -- especially the lion's mane variety -- into mouthwatering creations. Once you experience the magic of his recipes, there's no turning back!
Each set includes:
About the grow kit:
These kits produce plump, dense, shaggy "pom pom" mushroom clusters. Once activated, the kit should begin to pin in 7-10 days, with the first full flush in about two weeks. With continued proper care, the kit should produce 2-3 flushes. (We guarantee the first one!) And once the kit stops producing indoors, it can be planted outdoors for a second life! Bonus: Each kit comes with a recipe for Turnip Vegan's Maple Garlic Lion's Mane Skrimpz (a delicious vegan play on the classic sweet and sour shrimp.)
About the book:
Explore a diverse array of dishes that span from savory to sweet, featuring highlights like the zesty Jerk Burrito Bowl and indulgent treats such as Black Bean Brownies and Avocado Key Lime Pie. With 48 recipes in total, you'll uncover a treasure trove of culinary delights that will revolutionize your approach to cooking. The culinary possibilities are endless!
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Click here to download PDF of instruction booklet
1) Inside this box is an amended sawdust block that has been completely colonized by mushroom mycelium. Open the front of your kit along the perforated line and dispose of the remaining cardboard.
2) Slice an 'X' into the plastic underneath with a sharp knife or scissors.
3) Lift open the top of your box to find the sprayer and instruction booklet. Fill the sprayer with tap water and generously spritz the plastic where you sliced your 'X' shape. Spritz your kit at least twice daily - more if you're in a particularly dry climate. (If your mushrooms start to grow but dry up and die, your growing conditions may be too dry and you should make a humidity tent!)
4) Place your kit in the most humid part of your home and outside of direct sunlight. We suggest putting it on a kitchen counter close to a sink. The mushroom mycelium will sense the oxygen in the air and produce mushroom 'pins,' another term for 'baby mushrooms.'
5) It usually takes 5-14 days for pins to form. Once pins begin to form, mushrooms will grow quickly. So when you spot your first pins keep an eye on them. The warmer the environment the faster they will grow. Mushrooms should be ready to harvest 2-5 days after pin formation.
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If you're not ready to use immediately, your Lion's Mane Spray & Grow Kit can be refrigerated or stored in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight, for up to 6 months.
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USDA Certified Organic
The spawn used in our mushroom kits is grown on organic grain and made with organic cultures from our own culture bank. Our kits are handmade from a blend of non-GMO woods and supplements from farms and forests in New England and North America.
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Simply take a trash bag or other loosely fitting plastic bag and put PLENTY of 1/2 inch holes in it (THIS IS IMPORTANT: Mushrooms exhale CO2 and inhale oxygen. They will suffocate themselves if there isn’t adequate airflow! Lion's mane that look stringy or strange are usually growing that way because they need more air!). Spray the slice at least once per day with the included spray bottle. If you choose to use a humidity tent make sure to spray the inside of the tent once per day to maintain humidity.
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If you’re going to consume home-grown mushrooms, make sure to cook your fresh mushrooms thoroughly with heat. If it is your first time eating this species, it is best to start with a small amount to check for allergies, even if cooked.
Mushrooms grow spores as they develop. This is a natural means of reproduction. This is when people with allergies or compromised immune systems may want to consider putting fruiting mushroom kits outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Spores in mushrooms sometimes cause respiratory irritation. In rare cases, spores may also cause irritation for some non-allergic or non-immunocompromised mushroom growers. If you are one of them, it is recommended to reduce the overall spore load by harvesting mushrooms while they are still in their younger growth stages.